Lead, Process Tech

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Position Responsibilities

• Monitor daily Production performance to ensure all cells meet the daily departmental goals and targets.
• Set up or assist in setting up of rolling mill tooling and material, testing and adjusting guides, fixtures and other aspects of workstation, until it is production ready.
• Conduct test runs and measurements to ensure pieces and parts produced meet required specifications.
• Audit daily first and last off approvals.
• Champion regular meetings with cross-functional teams to address and resolve issues affecting Department’s performance.
a) Reports any abnormalities of parts or machine to the Supervisor immediately. Suggest corrective action where applicable.
b) Train employees in the department to perform their duties to standard.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve of production line, driven through data to generate corrective actions.
• Develop process specifications and operating conditions for new programs and implementing.
• Develop, conduct and document tests for new products and new material.
• Identify and incorporate ways to improve quality of parts.
• Optimize current processes to improve efficiency, quality or cost reduction.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs to reduce cost.
• Encourage personal development and help operators to be trained.
• Lead the team by example: 5S, running the rolling mill, quality and inspection, rolling mill set up function (cross-functionality); use positive reinforcement rather than negative.
• Maximize Rolling Mill uptime by working with the Production Team to optimize the following:
a) Change-over downtime
b) Sweep and x-section adjustments during production run
c) Coil change downtime
d) Coolant filter change downtime
• Champion the development of all new sections:
a) Work with the various internal departments and roll forming suppliers to develop new cross sections
b) Maintain a documented portfolio of all development work done.
c) Develop Standardized Work Instructions (SWI) for the setup, running, packaging, labelling and layout of all new programs
d) Train Production staff to setup and run all new programs
e) Prepare department to achieve successful Run @ Rate runs
• Work with the Engineering Department to develop effective check gauges (ie. acceptable GR&R and can provide variable data where needed).
• Setup and maintain system to monitor cleanliness and viscosity of coolant.
• Work with the Tooling and Maintenance Departments to ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained and running optimally.
• Conduct audits regularly to ensure all systems (including 5S) are sustained.

Skills & Experience Required

Education Requirements: Grade 12

Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 yrs hands-on working experience in a technical role in manufacturing; experience as rolling mill operator would be an asset.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of MS Office applications, database management.

Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication

Additional Education/Experience/Skills:

• Excellent attendance record.

• Able to work in a team environment.

• Able to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of quality requirements and specifications.

• Hands-on approach to problem solving.

• Good understanding of a roll forming process and part sweeping.

• Good understanding of SPC and ability to distinguish product conformance based on standards.

• Technically competent to perform the duties of a Set Up Operator.

• Ability to judge conformance or parts to specifications.

• Die set-up / rolling mill set-up.

• Forklift safety.

• Analyze defects, gather information, diagnose problems and make decisions based off data.

• Able to work flexible shifts and overtime when required.